- Cost of Living
- China
- Ghana
- Xiamen
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Xiamen, China compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Xiamen (China) is 16% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元41 (GH₵27) | GH₵38 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元27 (GH₵17) | GH₵28 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元15 (GH₵10) | GH₵19 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元14 (GH₵9) | GH₵10 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元16 (GH₵10) | GH₵11 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元5.80 (GH₵3.77) | GH₵11 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元40 (GH₵26) | GH₵31 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元13 (GH₵8) | GH₵15 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元11 (GH₵7) | GH₵8 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.48 (GH₵2.92) | GH₵5.25 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元97 (GH₵63) | GH₵23 | + 174% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (GH₵4.66) | GH₵9 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元15 (GH₵10) | GH₵4.32 | + 122% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Xiamen (China) is 54% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,792 (GH₵3,115) | GH₵11,197 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,222 (GH₵2,094) | GH₵4,896 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元243 (GH₵158) | GH₵325 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,636 (GH₵2,364) | GH₵3,326 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,929 (GH₵1,254) | GH₵1,403 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元802 (GH₵521) | GH₵244 | + 113% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元92 (GH₵60) | GH₵108 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,139 (GH₵2,040) | GH₵2,180 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元319 (GH₵207) | GH₵632 | - 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元28 (GH₵19) | GH₵35 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元31 (GH₵20) | GH₵38 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 118% | |||
| Clothes in Xiamen (China) is 118% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元838 (GH₵545) | GH₵172 | + 217% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元362 (GH₵236) | GH₵103 | + 128% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元794 (GH₵516) | GH₵280 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元387 (GH₵252) | GH₵302 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Xiamen (China) is 12% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元190,475 (GH₵123,822) | GH₵59,955 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (GH₵4.43) | GH₵3.62 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元74 (GH₵48) | GH₵150 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元28 (GH₵18) | GH₵46 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Xiamen (China) is 38% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元12 (GH₵8) | GH₵20 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元10 (GH₵7) | GH₵31 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元50 (GH₵33) | GH₵160 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元19 (GH₵12) | GH₵24 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元21 (GH₵13) | GH₵18 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元45 (GH₵29) | GH₵16 | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (GH₵7) | GH₵9 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元7 (GH₵4.74) | GH₵11 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元60 (GH₵39) | GH₵25 | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Xiamen (China) is 19% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元114 (GH₵74) | GH₵73 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元133 (GH₵86) | GH₵54 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元1,290 (GH₵839) | GH₵76 | + 998% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元354 (GH₵230) | GH₵229 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元52 (GH₵34) | GH₵21 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元33 (GH₵21) | GH₵13 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元23 (GH₵15) | GH₵8 | + 94% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,416 (GH₵921) | GH₵812 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.44 (GH₵0.28) | GH₵0.47 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元515 (GH₵335) | GH₵312 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (GH₵9) | GH₵8 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 392 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Xiamen (China) is 22% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵32,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵24,803
(元38,154)
in Xiamen.
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